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    deadpan
    /ˈdɛdpan/

    adjective

    • 1. impassive or expressionless: "she delivered her monologue in a deadpan voice"

    adverb

    • 1. in a deadpan manner: "‘That's all right then,’ Claire said, deadpan"

    verb

    • 1. say something amusing while affecting a serious manner: "‘I'm an undercover dentist,’ he dead-panned"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEADPAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Deadpan means looking or seeming serious when you are telling a joke, or making a joke while looking or seeming serious. Learn more about this word, its usage and related expressions from Cambridge Dictionary.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DeadpanDeadpan - Wikipedia

    Deadpan, dry humour, or dry-wit humour is the deliberate display of emotional neutrality or no emotion, commonly as a form of comedic delivery to contrast with the ridiculousness or absurdity of the subject matter.

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  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deadpanDeadpan Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Deadpan is an adjective, adverb, noun, or verb that describes a style, expression, or manner without emotion. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of deadpan from Merriam-Webster.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › deadpanDEADPAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Deadpan definition: marked by or accomplished with a careful pretense of seriousness or calm detachment; impassive or expressionless. See examples of DEADPAN used in a sentence.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › deadpanDeadpan - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Use the word deadpan to describe someone who uses no expression when speaking, such as the deadpan way some comedians deliver even their funniest jokes — which can make them even funnier.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › deadpanDEADPAN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Deadpan means looking or seeming serious when you are telling a joke, or making a joke while looking or seeming serious. Learn more about this word, its usage and related expressions from Cambridge Dictionary.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › deadpanDeadpan - definition of deadpan by The Free Dictionary

    Deadpan is an adjective, adverb, or noun that describes a blank, expressionless face or manner. It can also refer to a style of humor or performance that is impassive and matter-of-fact. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.